Alexander Archer (banker)
Alexander Archer | |
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| Born | Template:Birth date Larvik, Norway |
| Died | February 28, 1890 (aged 61) |
| Occupation | Banker |
| Known for | Prominent Australian banker, member of the Archer brothers |
Alexander Archer (10 April 1828 – 28 February 1890) was a prominent Australian banker and a member of the notable Archer brothers.
Early life
Archer was born in Larvik, Norway, and was the younger sibling of Archibald Archer (1820–1902) and Thomas Archer (1823–1905). His education took place in Perth, Scotland.
Bank of New South Wales
In 1852, Archer relocated to Victoria where he was appointed as an agent for the Bank of New South Wales at the goldfield known as "Ovens" (present-day Beechworth). He officially joined the bank on 21 June 1853. His career progressed with managerial roles at Kyneton, Victoria, in 1854, followed by a position in Brisbane, Queensland, in 1864, before being promoted to Inspector in 1867.
In 1857, he purchased a 100-acre property in Victoria that included the landmark Hanging Rock. He married Mary Louisa (Minnie), the eldest daughter of Sir Robert Ramsay Mackenzie, in 1871.
RMS Quetta
After dedicating 36 years to the Bank, Archer and his wife embarked on a voyage to England aboard the RMS Quetta in February 1890. Tragically, both perished during the shipwreck at Torres Strait on 28 February 1890. Their memory is honored with a commemorative window located in the Quetta Memorial Church on Thursday Island.